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The deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance has been extended another 30 days, meaning homeowners and renters with uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the Maui wildfires have until Saturday, Dec. 9, to apply.  This is also the deadline for Maui’s homeowners, renters and businesses to apply to the US Small Business Administration for a low-interest disaster loan for physical property damage.

HONOLULU — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers federal low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, most private nonprofit organiza

Some residents in Davis Shores are still rebuilding a year after Hurricane Ian brought flood waters into their homes.

Hurricane Idalia clean-up and recovery information from Florida Division of Emergency Management and City of St. Petersburg.

FEMA is providing information to make it easier for the public seeking assistance to differentiate between Critical Needs Assistance and Individual Assistance Grants.

As storm Idalia reaches Florida threatening to cause severe disaster, we have gathered life-saving emergency resources that citizens can turn to in their time of need

FEMA Individual Assistance is available to renters, including students, as well as homeowners. Federal grants can help pay for temporary housing. The initial rental grant is for a one-month or two-month period and can be reviewed for additional assistance. 

For Maui residents who were affected by the wildfires that began on Aug. 8, FEMA has answers to frequently asked questions.

All the stories related to the Gray Fire near Medical Lake.

Activated from the first moments of the Maui fires on Aug. 8, 2023, The Salvation Army prepared 26,284 meals and coordinated a total of 153,997 through local and nonprofit partnerships at 34 feeding locations during the initial phase of the relief effort, though feeding sites are now transitioning to non-congregate shelters at local hotels.